Congressional Serial Set Volume 4871 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 Excerpt: ... ore at Two Harbors. Minn., a pump, which had been kept at work to keep the vessel free from water, caused by a small leak, became disabled and the vessel sunk. The vessel was raised and repaired at a cost of $12,000. July 2.1.---A complaint by James W. Ditzel against owner of tug Bob Teed, of Ashland, Wis., for navigating said tug without having indorsement of master on vessel's enrollment, was referred to the chief officer of customs at Marquette, Mich. August 19.--Reported steamer Mary Mann to chief officer of customs at Duluth, Minn., for having violated section 4417, United States Revised Statutes. August 22.--Harry leading accidentally fell into the hold of steamer 0. A, Flagg, at Ashland, Wis., and received injuries from which he died. September 12.--James Ferguson, engineer, was drowned by the sinking of steamer Park Bluff, on St. Croix River, opposite Stillwater, Minn. September 18.--Henry Moyer, a young man 19 years old, was drowned in the river opposite Preseott, Wis. He fell out of a skiff which was alongside steamer Mara. October 3.--While steamer D. O. Kerr was lying at anchor in I mini h Harbor, a terrific wind storm came up and carried the vessel against the concrete piers at the canal. Vessel was damaged to the extent of about $20,000. October 11.--Steamer Itasca sunk on Rainy River, caused by the shifting of cargo. Vessel was raised and found not damaged. October 15.--Steamer Marquette foundered in the vicinity of Michigan Island, Lake Suierior. caused by the vessel leaking. Steamer was valued at $40,000. October 22.--Steamer F. W. (Jiltett was damaged by fire to the extent of about $300. Origin of fire unknown. November 9.--Reported steamer Winnifrert Hayes to the chief officer of customs at St Paul, Minn., for alleged violation of sectio...